Otay Mesa

Overview

Otay Mesa is a hill site in United States with a recorded launch elevation of 441 m. It works best in southerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly, south-westerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Otay Mesa; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Tijuana14 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Bonita16 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• La Presa18 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Otay Mesa.

• Otay MountainOutdoors · 5.2 km awayMountain in California, United States
• Albercas El VergelOutdoors · 8.7 km awayWater park in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Blossom Valley34 km N · Faces WPossible XC from here on a S day, 34 km downwind
• The Rock (Closed)36 km NPossible XC from here on a S day, 36 km downwind
• Cantamar40 km S · Faces W–NWWorks in other winds
• Fuzz (Closed)42 km NE
• Iron Mountain45 km N · Faces W
• Horse Canyon45 km NE · Faces SW–W
• Cuervos48 km S
• Cuervitos49 km S · Faces NWWorks in other winds

Pilot notes